2023-10-06 02:48:00
Boca Juniors reached the grand final of the Copa Libertadores against Fluminense, after winning 4-2 for penalties against Palmeiras in Brazil after a 1-1 in regular time of the highly contested key in the procedure.
The Sao Paulo squad started with possession, but failed to break in front of a “Xeneize” team that entered from the beginning to hold on behind and start against. Little by little, tempers warmed up.
The lack of depth and a mistake in defense cost “Verdao” dearly. Boca played fast on the attack with a run of Miguel Merentiel, who left Edinson Cavani alone at goal for the 0-1 partial in the 23 minutes. He claimed a handball, but since it was from defender Gustavo Gómez it was not reviewed.
TOTAL MADNESS IN BRAZIL! Merentiel left Gómez behind and assisted his compatriot Cavani for the first in the rematch vs. Palmeiras.
???? Look at CONMEBOL #Libertadores by #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/iLcOVQZUXx
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) October 6, 2023
The rest of the first half showed a good “Blue and Gold” defense, which began to exasperate those led by Abel Ferreira. Palmeiras lost its head and ended the initial stage after revolutions, with strong infractions that led to reprimands. The Uruguayan judge Andrés Matonte had an irregular task, with permissiveness in the entries.
After the break, the Brazilians did their best to show a better version thanks to the entry of Endrick from the bench, his figure and young 17-year-old value who will leave for Real Madrid when he turns 18.
Marcos Rojo, captain of Bocahad a dangerous high leg on Endrick in the 50th minute that earned him his first yellow. He was finally sent off at 65′ for a double warning.for a clearly mistimed sweep on Kevin, who was attacking at full speed.
Sergio Romero made great saves to save his team. However, he reacted late to Joaquín Piquerez’s fierce volley that equalized in the 73rd minute..
GREAT GOAL FROM PALMEIRAS! Joaquín Piquerez’s bomb from outside and everything 1-1 against Boca in the semifinals.
???? Look at CONMEBOL #Libertadores by #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/zaxGwxwtyX
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) October 6, 2023
At the close of the actions in regular time, there were dangerous local “ollazos” and shots that were contained by Romero, a wall for Rony’s attempts and a good figure in the match.
Already on penalties, Cavani and Raphael Veiga failed the first serves on both sides. Bruno Valdez converted for Boca and the captain Gustavo Gómez saw his shot saved by Romero.
Palmeiras’ second missed penalty would have consequences, since no one else missed from the spot. Guillermo “Pol” Fernández converted the decisive penalty for classification.
POL FERNÁNDEZ AND THE GOAL HE SCORED IN THE CONMEBOL LIBERTADORES FINAL.
???? Look at CONMEBOL #Libertadores by #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/9yQ0qWcLcO
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) October 6, 2023
This way, Boca Juniors will not only play with Fluminense for the title, but they also became the first team in history to advance to the Libertadores final without winning any of their direct elimination matches.. He tied all of them and always went through penalties.
The great definition of “Eternal Glory” will be played on Saturday, November 4 in Maracaná, curiously home of Fluminense, at a time to be determined.
1696582225
#Boca #Juniors #knocked #Palmeiras #penalties #met #Fluminense #Libertadores #final